Match report

Brighton W Defeats Everton W 1-0 in FA WSL Match

Everton W
Everton W
0–1
FT
Brighton W
Brighton W
Jan 23, 2026

Brighton W secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Everton W in the FA WSL, with J. Čanković scoring the decisive goal in the 41st minute. The match featured several key substitutions and a yellow card for Everton's H. Hayashi in the 26th minute. Despite the setback, Everton pushed hard but could not find the equalizer, with Brighton W holding on for the win.

Key Facts

  • • Brighton W scored the only goal of the game in the 41st minute through J. Čanković
  • • Everton W's H. Hayashi received a yellow card in the 26th minute
  • • Everton W made several substitutions, including H. Kitagawa in the 62nd minute and H. Blundell in the 79th minute
  • • Brighton W also made strategic substitutions, including R. Kafaji in the 67th minute

Lineups

Everton W

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Courtney Brosnan (G)
  • 2 Hannah Blundell (D)
  • 30 Ruby Mace (D)
  • 5 Martina Fernández (D)
  • 13 Hikaru Kitagawa (D)
  • 6 Honoka Hayashi (M)
  • 9 Toni Payne (M)
  • 8 Rosa van Gool (M)
  • 7 Clare Wheeler (M)
  • 29 Yuka Momiki (M)
  • 18 Ornella Vignola (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Mayumi Pacheco
  • 3 Rion Ishikawa
  • 22 Aurora Galli
  • 14 Melissa Lawley
  • 24 Kenzie Weir
  • 12 Emily Ramsey
  • 4 Isabella Hobson
  • 34 Ellie Jones

Brighton W

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Chiamaka Nnadozie (G)
  • 33 Charlize Rule (D)
  • 3 Moeka Minami (D)
  • 2 Manuela Vanegas (D)
  • 19 Marisa Olislagers (D)
  • 11 Kiko Seike (M)
  • 8 Maisie Symonds (M)
  • 10 Jelena Čanković (M)
  • 6 Rosa Kafaji (M)
  • 15 Nadine Noordam (F)
  • 21 Madison Haley (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 Rachel Mclauchlan
  • 29 Fuka Tsunoda
  • 22 Carla Camacho
  • 32 Sophie Baggaley
  • 18 Caitlin Hayes
  • 44 Grace McEwen
  • 17 Rebecca Rayner
  • 20 Olaug Tvedten
  • 46 Elliana Martin

Timeline

  1. Everton W
    26' Everton W Card · Yellow Card
    H. Hayashi

    Foul

  2. Brighton W
    41' Brighton W Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Čanković · Assist: K. Seike
  3. Everton W
    62' Everton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Kitagawa · On: M. Pacheco
  4. Brighton W
    67' Brighton W subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Kafaji · On: R. McLauchlan
  5. Brighton W
    67' Brighton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Čanković · On: F. Tsunoda
  6. Everton W
    79' Everton W subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Blundell · On: R. Ishikawa
  7. Everton W
    79' Everton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Rosa van Gool · On: M. Lawley
  8. Everton W
    79' Everton W subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Wheeler · On: A. Galli
  9. Everton W
    90' Everton W subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Momiki · On: Kenzie Weir
  10. Brighton W
    90' Brighton W subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Rule · On: C. Camacho

Match Stats

Stat Everton W Brighton W
Fouls 7 11
Pass Accuracy 86% 83%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 6 8
Corners 7 4
Total Passes 570 406
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 2 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 489 336
Shots Inside Box 4 5
Saves 4 2
Shots Outside Box 2 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brighton W's goal by J. Čanković in the 41st minute shifted the momentum of the game
  • ▸ Everton W's multiple substitutions in the second half (62nd, 79th, and 90th minutes) failed to turn the tide, with Brighton W maintaining their defensive solidity